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Former FBI Director James Comey Called President Trump Crazy And 'Outside The Realm Of Normal'
Sooo @maggieNYT reports that the director of the FBI told people the president might be "crazy." https://t.co/MPNjS6eeIG — Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 11, 2017 *The Hill:* *Comey called Trump ‘crazy’ after Obama wiretapping claims: report* Former FBI Director James Comey reportedly told associates in March that President Trump was "crazy" for suggesting former President Barack Obama had wiretapped him. Comey also called the president “outside the realm of normal,” according to a report from The New York Times on Wednesday. The Times said that, in return, Trump was furious when Com... more »
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President Trump, right, meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the White House on May 10. (Russian Foreign Ministry)
Major Media Organize to Rig Web-Search Results
Major Media Organize to Rig Web-Search Results by ERIC ZUESSE, http://www.strategic-culture.org/ The New York Times, as Robert Parry has pointed out, «Cheers the Rise of Censorship», but only of censorship of any allegations that expose the fraudulence of the NYT’s allegations. The Washington Post, Google, the TV networks, and practically all of the famous providers of ‘news’, have joined forces […]
Israel Blackmails Gaza’s Chronic Patients
Published on May 9, 2017 Israel has been using its crossing with the Gaza Strip to blackmail and mistreat Gazan patients. Hundreds of patients have lost their lives in recent years due to the Israeli blockade. “In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the […]
MSM Reporters Collude in Real Time At White House Press Briefing
Published on May 10, 2017 Mike Cernovich and Jack Posobiec discuss their recent experience at the White House Press Briefing, emphasizing the fact that MSM reporters collude on their questions, answers, and political maneuvering in real time. end
The Plan Has Been Revealed And Everyone Needs To Brace For The Impact
Published on May 10, 2017 Trump fires Comey and the deep state is now in panic. After the firing of Comey Trump met with Lavrov and soon after Kissinger. Schumer is flip flopping all over the place because they are starting to realize they are in trouble. Trump has just warned McCasters not to cross […]
China Warns Washington Its Latest Missile Can Sink A US Aircraft Carrier
China Warns Washington Its Latest Missile Can Sink A US Aircraft Carrier by Tyler Durden, http://www.zerohedge.com China recently tested a new, advanced type of guided missile in the sea near the Korean peninsula, the Chinese defense ministry said Tuesday cited by the Times of India, just as South Korea concluded its presidential elections amid rising […]
US Defense Secretary wants Military Showdown with Russia: Analyst
Published on May 10, 2017 US Secretary of Defense James Mattis is seeking to ignite a military “showdown” with Russia, American analyst Wayne Madsen says, citing the Pentagon chief’s latest remarks against Moscow. end
Syria Doesn’t Need Our Help Against Terrorists – Ron Paul Institute
Published on May 10, 2017 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held meetings with State Secretary Rex Tillerson and President Donald Trump in Washington, DC on Wednesday, conferring about the need for the US and Russia to collaborate in the global fight against terror. Daniel McAdams, executive director at the Ron Paul Institute joins RT America’s […]
South Korean President-Elect Hopes for Greater Dialogue with North Korea
Published on May 9, 2017 South Korea has elected a new president, after its former leader was impeached. Moon Jae-in, who won’t be sworn-in until Wednesday, is already raising concern in Washington. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/8b86 end
NATO Asks UK to ‘Send More Troops to Afghanistan’
Published on May 10, 2017 NATO has asked Britain to consider sending more troops to Afghanistan amid rising fears over security in the troubled country. end
Why Carbon Dioxide is the “Miracle Molecule of Life” for GREENING Our Planet
Published on May 9, 2017 This stunning mini-documentary reveals why eliminating carbon dioxide would WIPE OUT humanity, all plants, all animals and nearly every ecosystem on the planet. end
Eva Bartlett Exposes Mainstream Media Lies About Everything Happening in Syria
” … the (Syrian) people support their Army (and) government is absolutely true! Whatever you hear in the corporate media is the complete opposite. And … what you hear in the corporate media and I will name them: BBC, Guardian, New York Times etc on Aleppo is also opposite of reality!” – Quote from start […]
Trump will likely win reelection in 2020
Musa al-Gharbi, Paul F. Lazarsfeld Fellow in Sociology, Columbia University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Trump seen through a TV camera's viewfinder in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 29, 2017. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky Most Americans don’t like Trump. Trump will most likely be reelected in 2020. How can both of these statements be true? Here’s how: Even when people are unhappy with a state of affairs, they are usually disinclined to change it. In my area of research, the cognitive and behavioral sciences, this is known as the “default effect.” Software and entertainment companies exploit this tendency to empower programs to collect as much data as possible from consumers, or to ... more »
Comey's firing may end other investigations into 2016 election
Clark D. Cunningham, W. Lee Burge Chair in Law & Ethics; Director, National Institute for Teaching Ethics & Professionalism, Georgia State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Will the inquiries continue? AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster There is widespread concern that President Donald Trump’s May 9 firing of FBI Director James Comey is an attempt to stop or delay the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the November 2016 presidential election. But little attention has been given to the relationship between Comey’s dismissal and another wide-ranging investigation into the 2016 election. White House spokespeople and the president himself say Trump let Comey go at the behest of Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. ... more »
Resilient Arctic Ice in May
The MASIE image shows Arctic Ocean ice is resilient and the numbers below will show how well 2017 compares to the decadal average. The only place where ice is below normal is outside the Arctic Ocean, namely Bering and Okhotsk Seas in the Pacific. Claims of disappearing ice pertain not to the Arctic itself, but to […]
The Philippines Just Bought A Warship For The Bargain Basement Price Of $100
*Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics:* *The Philippines Just Bought a Warship for $100* But what does a single Benjamin actually buy you? The Republic of the Philippines is getting a real bargain. In this age of $1.3 billion guided missile destroyers, the island nation is "buying" a used warship from South Korea for the bargain-basement price of just $100. While that sounds like a screaming deal, exactly what is it getting for its money? The Philippines is in the midst of a defense buildup. The island country has been locked in a political face-off with China over competing territo... more »
Out of School Time Learning, A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
by Wrench in the Gears May 10, 2017 Digital education, pitched to parents as innovative, future-ready, and personalized, reduces student access to human teachers and builds robust data profiles that can be used for workforce tracking, behavioral compliance, and fiscal oversight. While adaptive online learning is a key element of the Ed Reform 2.0 agenda, it is not the only concern. Another issue that merits close attention is the push to expand “out-of-school time” (OST) learning programs. Increasingly states are passing credit flexibility legislation where students have the opti... more »
We Shouted Out, "Who Killed Democracy?" When After All, It Was You And Me
*-by Bruce Mulkey* As of April 28, I’ve now been on the planet for 74 rotations around the sun, almost three-quarters of a century, 30 percent of the time our country has been a nation. And I’ve seen a lot of changes during this time, personal, cultural, and political. The change nearest and dearest to my heart was my personal transformation. Yes, there was a dark night of the soul, a bottoming out as they say in 12-step programs. I’d been sleepwalking through life for 40-some-odd years. And, of course, I’d gotten my wake-up calls-- wrecking my car while intoxicated, being calle... more »
President Trump And Henry Kissinger Meet In The Oval Office
*CNN:* *And then Henry Kissinger walks in...: 24 hours in the Donald Trump circus* (CNN)Donald Trump promised a White House like no other when he pulled the biggest upset in presidential history to become the 44th man to hold the job. Man has he delivered. From his Twitter feed to his dinner guests (Ted Nugent, Kid Rock and Sarah Palin -- all in one night!), the Trump White House has looked, and run, like nothing we've ever seen before. But, even by Trump's standards, the last 24 hours has been surreal. In fact, the last day feels more like a reality TV show -- storyline twists ... more »
Puerto Rico’s Financial Crisis Wallops University System
Puerto Rico’s fiscal control board is proposing to cut the university system’s budget by nearly half by 2021. As a result, the stakes are higher than ever for UPR’s future.
Protests, Boos Greet DeVos at Bethune-Cookman Commencement
Ever since officials announced the choice for this year’s commencement speaker at the historically Black institution would be Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, the university and the town where it’s based have been roiled by controversy and protests.
Duke Professor Resigns After Criticizing Diversity Training
DURHAM, N.C. — A professor of Catholic theology at Duke University’s divinity school has reportedly resigned in the face of disciplinary action following comments about the value of diversity training. The News & Observer reports another professor, Thomas Pfau, said Tuesday that 61-year-old Paul Griffiths resigned of his own volition, effective next year. Griffiths responded […]
Holy Cross College Administrator Loses Job Over Errant Email
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A Holy Cross College administrator is out of his job just days after mistakenly sending an email to students describing dismal finances for the northern Indiana school. Holy Cross interim President Rev. David Tyson said in a Monday email to students and employees that Kelly Jordan was no longer a college […]
Puerto Rico University Students Vote to Keep Strike Going
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A strike that has shuttered Puerto Rico’s largest public university for more than a month will continue indefinitely in defiance of a court order, students decided Wednesday. Thousands of students approved extending the strike at a mass meeting where they also demanded an audit of Puerto Rico’s $73 billion public […]
4 Johns Hopkins Students Overdose at Fraternity Party
BALTIMORE — Officials say four Johns Hopkins University undergraduates were hospitalized for apparent opioid overdoses following a fraternity house party. The school mentioned the overdoses in a public safety advisory emailed to its student body Tuesday evening. According to the email, the Delta Phi fraternity has been suspended by its national organization and is not […]
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cass A) is a comfortable 11,000 light-years away. Light from the Cass A supernova, the death explosion of a massive star, first reached Earth just 330 years ago. The expanding debris cloud spans about 15 light-years in this composite X-ray/optical image, while the bright source near the center is a neutron star (inset illustration) the incredibly dense, collapsed remains of the stellar core. *Click image for larger size.* Still hot enough to emit X-rays, Cass A's neutron star is cooling. In fact, 10 years of observations with the orbiting Chandra X-r... more »
Chet Raymo, “Retirement”
* “Retirement”* by Chet Raymo "Farewell, thou busy world! And may We never meet again! Here I can eat and sleep and pray, And do more good in one short day Than he who his whole age outwears Upon the most conspicuous theatres, Where naught but vanity and vice do reign." "The first verse from a poem called "The Retirement" by Charles Cotton (1630-1687), a friend of Izaak Walton, about his private fishing retreat on the river Dove. The poem was incorporated into Walton's "The Compleat Angler." And what do I make of it, now, in retirement? All these hours on... more »
The Universe
“There are some things that are best forgotten. And when I remember what a few of them are, I'll drop you a line. But a couple of things worth remembering, that are all too easily forgotten, are the times in your life when you felt absolutely alone and uncertain. Yet somehow, perhaps beyond perception, there was a great click, after which suddenly a new friend appeared, an idea was imparted, or a connection established, causing the tides to turn and the floodgates to open. And remembering this, should such "alone and uncertain times" ever revisit you, however dark they may seem, yo... more »
"Where Few Are Willing To Search..."
"It is easier to perceive error than to find truth, for the former lies on the surface and is easily seen, while the latter lies in the depth, where few are willing to search for it." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
Computers to humans: Shall we play a game?
Arend Hintze, Assistant Professor of Integrative Biology & Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University at Science + Technology – The Conversation - 2 hours ago
Artificial intelligence can bring many benefits to human gamers. Sam Jordan Belanger, CC BY-ND Way back in the 1980s, a schoolteacher challenged me to write a computer program that played tic-tac-toe. I failed miserably. But just a couple of weeks ago, I explained to one of my computer science graduate students how to solve tic-tac-toe using the so-called “Minimax algorithm,” and it took us about an hour to write a program to do it. Certainly my coding skills have improved over the years, but computer science has come a long way too. What seemed impossible just a couple of decades a... more »
Hospitals Begin Dispensing Medical Cannabis Oil to Patients
*Anna Hunt* - The efficacy of cannabis as medicine is now being proven in some hospitals. The post Hospitals Begin Dispensing Medical Cannabis Oil to Patients appeared first on Waking Times.
Democrats Want A Trump 'Impeachment Clock'
*McClatchy News*: *Democrats talk of an 'impeachment clock' for Trump* WASHINGTON - Democratic leaders aren’t calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. But they’re getting closer. To one Democratic congressman, the president’s decision to fire FBI Director James Comey reminded him of the “doomsday clock,” a symbol that warns about the likelihood of nuclear war. “We should maybe have an impeachment clock,” Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., said on Wednesday. “And if we did, I think yesterday moved us about an hour closer to having that need.” Pocan said he had thought Democra... more »
Long-time Trump-Putin Friend, Henry Kissinger, Met with Trump Same Day as Russian Foreign Minister and Ambassador
On May 10th, the day after firing FBI director Comey, Trump met with Nixon Secretary of State-National Security Advisor, Henry … Continue reading →
Labour’s leaked manifesto is already sending the Tory press into freak-out mode
On 10 May, a draft of the Labour Party’s new manifesto was leaked to the press. While there were apparently few surprises in the document, the pro-Tory media completely lost the plot. And none quite so much as The Daily Telegraph. The leaked manifesto Key promises from the draft, leaked days before the official manifesto publication […]
In Bildern: Syrische Armee strauchelt in Ost-Aleppo durch Gegenwehr des ISIS
DAMASKUS, SYRIEN (12:10 Uhr) – Das Vordringen der Syrischen Armee am frühen Mittwoch im östlichen Landesteil Aleppos wurde jäh aufgehalten, als der Islamische Staat entschlossenen Widerstand bei der Verteidigung seiner bedeutenden Bastion leistete. Mit gelenkten Antipanzerwaffen zerstörte die Terrorgruppe einen Panzer, einen BMP-1 und ein Maschinengewehr bestücktes Fahrzeug der Regierungstruppen und zwang diese so, ihre […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi Einheiten erobern Militärbasis in Saudi-Arabien
DAMASKUS, SYRIEN (01:25 Uhr) – Am Mittwoch verkündeten Jemens Armee und die Volkskomitees die Eroberung eines Miltäraußenpostens in der Provinz Asir. Nachdem Raketentruppen das übliche grenzüberschreitende Bombardement der Einrichtung entfesselt hatten, führten spezialisierte Armee Einheiten eine Operation duch, mit der Houthi Truppen die ‘Nismah’ genannte Basis bei der Stadt Al-Rabuah erstürmten. Ohne Angabe spezifischer Zahlen […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Neue Damaskus Offensive bringt Syrischen Armee Gewinne nach Al-Qaedas Bruch der Waffenruhe
DAMASKUS, SYRIEN (00:45 Uhr) – Obwohl die Mehrheit der Rebellenkämpfer in den Stadtvierteln Al-Qaboun und Barzeh ihrer Evakuierung zugestimmt haben, ist Hay´at Tahrir al Sham gegen die Vereinbarung, die sie als gewaltvolle Vertreibung bezeichnen und verschoss als Vergeltung mehrere selbstgemachte Raketen auf Stellungen der Syrisch Arabischen Armee (SAA) in der Hauptstadt. Nachdem sie unter Feuer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Yemen’in güneyinde Suudi Arabistan ve BAE arasındaki vekalet savaşı devam ediyor
Yemen’in güneyindeki Aden bölgesinde Suudi Arabistan ve BirleÅŸik Arap Emirlikleri arasındaki vekalet savaşı devam ediyor. Suudi Arabistan tarafından desteklenen Yemen Ulusal Ordusu, Mansur Hadi destekçisi militanlar ve BirleÅŸik Arap Emirlikleri tarafından desteklenen Güney DireniÅŸi ve Hazrami güçleri arasındaki gerginlik tekrar tırmanmaya baÅŸladı. BirleÅŸik Arap Emirlikleri tarafından desteklenen Hazrami güçlerinin iddiasına göre güney Yemen’deki gerginliÄŸi tırmandıran […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ABD ve Ürdün destekli muhalifler, Deyrezzor vilayet sınırına ulaştı (Harita)
ABD ve Ãœrdün Krallığı tarafından desteklenen Özgür Suriye Ordusu (ÖSO) militanları, Åžam, Humus ve Suveyda bölgelerinde daha öncesinde IŞİD’in kontrolünde bulunan bölgelerin büyük bir kısmında kontrolü ele geçirdi. ÖSO, 2014 yılında IŞİD tarafından Deyrezzor’dan tamamen çıkarılmasından bu yana ilk kez Deyrezzor eyaletine giriÅŸ yapıyor. Yanı sıra Suriye ordusu da Åžam’ın güneydoÄŸusunda harekete geçerek sınır kapılarına […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Houthi forces capture Saudi military base across the border
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (1:25 A.M.) – On Wednesday, the Yemeni Army and Popular Committees announced they had taken control of a Saudi military outpost in Asir province. After the Missile Forces unleashed their usual cross-border bombardment on the facility, specialized army units conducted an operation that saw Houthi troops storm through the so-called ‘Nismah’ base at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Renewed Damascus offensive yields big gains for the Syrian Army after Al-Qaeda breaks truce
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (0:45 A.M.) – Although the majority of rebel fighters in the Al-Qaboun and Barzeh suburbs have signed up to evacuate, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) is opposed to the deal, calling it forced displacement, and launched multiple homemade missiles on positions held by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) inside the capital in retaliation. After […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
In Pictures: Syrian Army stumbles in East Aleppo as ISIS fights back
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (12: 10 A.M.) – The advance made earlier today by the government forces in the eastern countryside of Aleppo has been momentarily curbed as the Islamic State showed fierce resistance defending a key bastion. Using anti-tank guided missiles, the terror group destroyed a tank, a BMP-1 and a machinegun-mounted vehicle for the government […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Putin honra a cuatro oficiales rusos que combatieron contra ISIS en Palmira
Cuatro oficiales de las Fuerzas Especiales de Operaciones de Rusia recibieron medallas del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, por mostrar su extraordinario coraje al luchar contra el Estado Islámico en Palmira, en el centro de Siria. Los oficiales honrados pertenecÃan a una unidad formada por 16 soldados altamente entrenados, a los que se les encomendó una […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Capturado con vida un yihadista de ISIS que asesinó a 30 soldados iraquÃes
Las fuerzas de seguridad iraquÃes capturaron con vida a un influyente yihadista del grupo terrorista ISIS mientras continúa la campaña militar para recuperar la ciudad norteña de Mosul. Aideen Ramadan Fakher, un combatiente somalà del Estado Islámico, admitió haber matado al menos a 30 cadetes en la masacre de 2015 en Speicher. En junio de […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Mapa | ISIS sufre una devastadora derrota; las tropas kurdas liberan toda Tabqa
En el dÃa 50 de la ofensiva de Tabqa, las Fuerzas Democráticas Sirias (FDS) finalmente lograron derrotar a ISIS en la orilla del rÃo Eufrates. Efectivamente, las fuerzas kurdas ahora pueden reagruparse para el importante empuje a la capital provincial. El miércoles, las unidades de las FDS y del Consejo Militar de Manbij (CMM) -con […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
VIDEO: Syrian Army seizes three hills amid offensive pouncing through ISIS heartland in Homs
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is not fooling around in eastern Homs, capturing three hills from Islamic State insurgents despite fierce clashes between the warring parties on Wednesday. Pushing east of the newly liberated Al-Shumariyah mountain chain, the SAA captured three hills overlooking the imperative ISIS-held towns of Rasm Hamidah […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Suriye ordusu Deyrezzor operasyonu öncesi Humus doğusunda ilerliyor
Ä°lerleyen haftalarda Deyrezzor kentindeki kuÅŸatmayı kırmak için büyük bir operasyon baÅŸlatması beklenen Suriye ordusu, taarruz öncesi Humus’taki IŞİD varlığını temizliyor. Bu sabah Humus doÄŸusunda bulunan Humriye daÄŸlarında taarruza geçen birlikler, stratejik önemdeki Hamidah kasabasını gören 3 tepeyi ve çevresindeki çok sayıda noktayı kontrol altına aldı. Askeri kaynaklar; Humus’un doÄŸusu ve Tiyas hava üssü çevresindeki operasyonların […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
EEUU ofrece 10 millones de dólares por información sobre el lÃder de al-Qaeda en Siria
Los Estados Unidos han ofrecido una recompensa de 10 millones de dólares por información que conduzca a la ubicación del lÃder del Frente al-Nusra; La rama siria de la organización terrorista al-Qaeda. “El programa de Recompensas por la Justicia del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos ofrece una recompensa de hasta 10 millones de dólares […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS doomed in Mosul as Iraqi Army liberates several neighborhoods – Map update
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (11:10 P.M.) – The Iraqi Armed Forces are weeks from absolute victory in Iraq’s second largest city following several important gains inside Mosul on Wednesday. With the Iraqi Federal Police, and Rapid Response Division holding ISIS in check in central Mosul, the Counter Terrorism Units and 9th Division were able to impose full […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russian foreign minister meets with Trump amid Comey controversy
(REUTERS) Russia’s top diplomat met President Donald Trump on Wednesday and praised the U.S. administration as problem solvers, just as the White House drew criticism over the firing of the FBI director who was leading a probe into Moscow’s alleged interference in U.S. politics. The talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were the highest-level public […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Pressure Cooker: How the South China Sea Can Help America Prod Beijing
*Quinn Marschik* *Security, Asia* No indication has been made as to whether Washington, DC is trading the South China Sea for Beijing’s cooperation on Pyongyang. President Trump wants China’s help to rein in North Korea and has been open to negotiating with Beijing to deal with Pyongyang. Negotiations began with obtaining a more beneficial trade deal with the United States. There are now reports that the Pentagon turned down a freedom-of-navigation operation request in the South China Sea to avoid “antagonizing China.” No indication has been made as to whether Washington, DC is t... more »
Erdogan Is Playing for Keeps in Northern Syria
*Nicholas W. Norberg* *Security, Middle East* [image: Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan in August 2016. Kremlin.ru] America can continue to insist on its commitment to the Kurds, but that will not stop Turkey from taking what shots it can. ErdoÄŸan’s seizure of enhanced powers through the recent constitutional referendum elicited justified concern from observers—but the vote only makes official Turkey’s reality for the last decade. The vote undermines, if not destroys, democracy in Turkey. Yet the real change will occur in Turkish foreign policy. We have watched ErdoÄŸan lay the groundwork for ... more »
Video: analysis of NASA data shows modern temperature trends are not unusual
Originally posted on Watts Up With That?: Michael Thomas writes: An important aspect of the climate change debate can be summed up like this: “One position holds that medieval warm temperatures reached levels similar to the late twentieth century and maintained that the LIA was very cold, while another position holds that past variability was…
May 10:The frightened people of New Brunswick.
Our truthful Bunswick News press has announced that the provincial government will clean up two of its worst-polluted beaches. I am touched and moved by this gesture. But it makes no mention of any examination of who is resposible for the life and health-threatening condition of those beaches. This has been going on for at least a decade in which there were provincial beach inspectors and septic system inspectors. And nobody noticed? Is it possible there were bribes? (Almost certainly not in a God-fearing province like New Brunswick.) But shouldn't Brunswick News be asking that qu... more »
Dakota Access Pipeline Already Leaking in South Dakota
Read article: http://www.kotatv.com/content/news/421899653.html
Obama kicks off first foreign speech with an astonishingly false statement on global warming
“Our changing climate is already making it more difficult to produce food,” Obama said at the Seeds & Chips conference in Milan, Italy Tuesday.
Who Will Be The Next FBI Director?
Andrew McCabe, right, in 2015. With him is Dana J. Boente, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (FBI) *CNN:* *The people Trump could pick to replace Comey* (CNN)By firing FBI director James Comey on Tuesday, President Donald Trump has created a near-impossible standard for his replacement. Some Republicans, in an attempt to protect Trump's decision to fire Comey in the midst of his investigation into Trump associates, Russia and the 2016 election, argued that his replacement will have to be someone who has unquestionable credibility with a deep background in law ... more »
Bernie Endorsed Steve Zimmer For L.A. Unified School District Chairman
At the end of March, L.A. progressive icon Marcy Winograd wrote a guest post about the importance of Steve Zimmer's May 16 school board election-- a week from today. She termed it "a showdown over education privatization and de-regulation [with] voters in the San Fernando Valley, coastal Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Hollywood deciding who controls the Los Angeles Unified School District Board, a 7-member governing body that oversees 900 schools-- some 200 specialized magnets-- with 650,000 students, over 75% students of color. If the billionaire boys club-- Eli Broad, former may... more »
After Trump Fires FBI Boss Comey, Swamp Explodes
[image: after-trump-fires-fbi-boss-comey-swamp-explodes] The Washington, D.C., “swamp” exploded with conspiracy theories, as well as real and feigned outrage, after President Donald Trump decided to fire Federal Investigation Bureau chief James Comey this week. Democrats demanded a “special prosecutor” and claimed the justice system was now “shattered.” The establishment media pushed silly conspiracy theories and acted as if the sky was falling. Indeed, the reaction from leftists, Trump-Russia conspiracy theorists, and globalists across America was borderline hysterical. But ironica... more »
Syria Doesn’t Need Our Help Against Terrorists
What was the real reason for the Lavrov/Tillerson/Trump meeting in Washington today? Likely it was to work out the new facts on the ground in Syria, where the "safe zones" that President Trump called for not long ago have actually been established through cooperation between Russia, Iran, and Turkey. Though the US was not a party to the agreement that created the "de-escalation" zones, it is important for Washington to understand what they mean and how the matter will proceed. Is this a sign that the Trump Administration is looking for a way out of the seemingly intractable Syrian m... more »
Was the French Election Hacked by Russia?
National Security Agency director Michael Rogers said under oath that Russian hackers attempted to interfere with France's 2017 presidential election.
James Comey went to the deputy Attorney General to request more resources for his Russia probe. And then he was gone. Update!
So does this mean I'm not going to get those additional resources? Courtesy of the New York Times: *Days before he was fired, James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, asked the Justice Department for a significant increase in resources for the bureau’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the presidential election, according to four congressional officials, including Senator Richard J. Durbin. * *Mr. Comey made his appeal to Rod J. Rosenstein, the deputy attorney general, who also wrote the Justice Department’s memo that was used to justify the firing of Mr. Comey this w... more »
Trump Is Making Good Diplomatic Progress With Russia
It's always important from the standpoint of peace that America and Russia, two major nuclear powers, continue to practice diplomacy. The 20th century, with hundreds of millions dead as a result of government wars, provides us all with valuable lessons on the importance of diplomacy. Below, I discuss the recent meeting with Trump and Lavrov, the accusations of Russia interference with our election, the Comey firing, and the safe zones that that are being set up in Syria: *Reprinted with permission from RonPaulLibertyReport.com.*
Trump Is Making Good Diplomatic Progress With Russia
It's always important from the standpoint of peace that America and Russia, two major nuclear powers, continue to practice diplomacy. The 20th century, with hundreds of millions dead as a result of government wars, provides us all with valuable lessons on the importance of diplomacy. Below, I discuss the recent meeting with Trump and Lavrov, the accusations of Russia interference with our election, the Comey firing, and the safe zones that that are being set up in Syria: *Reprinted with permission from RonPaulLibertyReport.com.*
Trump Is Making Good Diplomatic Progress With Russia
It's always important from the standpoint of peace that America and Russia, two major nuclear powers, continue to practice diplomacy. The 20th century, with hundreds of millions dead as a result of government wars, provides us all with valuable lessons on the importance of diplomacy. Below, I discuss the recent meeting with Trump and Lavrov, the accusations of Russia interference with our election, the Comey firing, and the safe zones that that are being set up in Syria: *Reprinted with permission from RonPaulLibertyReport.com.*
Trump Is Making Good Diplomatic Progress With Russia
It's always important from the standpoint of peace that America and Russia, two major nuclear powers, continue to practice diplomacy. The 20th century, with hundreds of millions dead as a result of government wars, provides us all with valuable lessons on the importance of diplomacy. Below, I discuss the recent meeting with Trump and Lavrov, the accusations of Russia interference with our election, the Comey firing, and the safe zones that that are being set up in Syria: *Reprinted with permission from RonPaulLibertyReport.com.*
Lower Tropospheric Temperatures
Lower Tropospheric Temperatures John McLean Reblog from http://mclean.ch/climate/Tropos_temps.htm General Notes 1. Data from the University of Alabama (Huntsville) (i.e. UAH) and available here. 2. These plots use the latest available data from UAH and therefore include any revisions (currently at v6.0). 3. The monthly anomalies are relative to the 1981-2010 average for the corresponding calendar month. 4. On all graphs, the year label appears in the January position. 5. My thanks to Dr. Wilson Flood of Dumfries, Scotland, for preparing these graphs Contents Global combined la... more »
Commentaries And Analysis On The Firing Of FBI Director James Comey
Jacob Heilbrunn, National Interest: *It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Fire James Comey* *The FBI director repeatedly ventured into matters above his pay grade.* It was probably inevitable that Donald Trump would fire FBI Director James B. Comey. The surprising thing may be not that Trump terminated him today, but that Trump waited as long as he did. Comey has repeatedly displayed lamentably bad judgment. The question that those outside of Washington may wonder about is whether anyone can shoot straight in this town. Institution after institution has come into disrepute because o... more »
Impeach Trump for the Right Reasons by David Swanson
by David Swanson Writer, Dandelion Salad Let’s Try Democracy May 10, 2017 The Constitution suddenly seems to have bestirred itself and declared itself, through its many Washington spokespeople, to be in crisis. I’m sorry, interjects the world, but what the hell took you so long? We laid out the clear Constitutional violations of Trump’s financial […]
CO2 Can’t Cause the Warming Alarmists Claim it Does
One of the problems with this climate change issues is that it is so vaguely defined, in very very unscientific terminology. Climate alarmists will claim that man is impacting the climate, and immediately demand taxpayer funding every one of their pet projects that they can tie to climate change. There is no doubt man can … Continue reading "CO2 Can’t Cause the Warming Alarmists Claim it Does"
Zapatistas 'Lessons on Geography and Globalized Calendars'
 Lessons on Geography and Globalized Calendars By SupGaleano April 14, 2017. “Nothing has changed,” so they say. “In Chiapas, the indigenous are doing the same or worse as before the Zapatista uprising,” the for-profit media repeat every time their foreman tells them to. Twenty-three years ago, “humanitarian aid” arrived from all over the world. We Zapatista indigenous people
The Firing Of FBI Director James Comey -- News Updates May 10, 2017
*CNN*: *White House: Trump thought about firing Comey since Election Day* Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump had been thinking about firing FBI Director James Comey since Election Day, White House deputy press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday. "The President has lost confidence in Director Comey and, frankly, he'd been considering letting Director Comey go since the day he was elected," Sanders told reporters, adding that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had raised concerns about the former FBI chief on Monday, prompting Trump to ask him to put his recomme... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 10, 2017
*Julian Borger, The Guardian:* *Sergey Lavrov's White House visit reveals little about Trump and Russia* *The White House closed off US press to Sergey Lavrov meeting, leaving Russian press to cover it and Lavrov to dismiss accusations of collusion as ‘fake news’* Sergey Lavrov came to Washington on Wednesday after an absence of four years, and was absolutely shocked – shocked! – to hear that Russia had been accused of meddling in US internal affairs. There also seemed to have been some fuss about the FBI director James Comey’s abrupt dismissal the night before, in the midst of a... more »
Donald J. Trump and his vast self-restraint!
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017His letter's original text:* Yesterday, Donald J. Trump wrote a somewhat peculiar letter. His second paragraph has produced anger, puzzlement, vast admiration, great controversy and mirth: “While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation, I nevertheless concur with the judgment of the Department of Justice that you are not able to effectively lead the bureau." Should Donald J. Trump have included that smack about (allegedly) not being under investigation? As usual, his critics are hitting him very ... more »
Economic Anxiety and Donald Trump
How to understand the rise of populist politics? In a time of unprecedented social peace, how can large numbers of people turn away from the sensible, managerial mainstream and find the simple answers of crackpots and charlatans beguiling? How is it a third of French voters supported a fascist last Sunday? How did we get *President* Donald Trump? All kinds of explanations are in play, but the one that's done the running is anxiety, which is usually (and unhelpfully) separated out into economic and cultural anxiety. This has spawned an interminable zero-sum debate over what matters ... more »
How state's air rules went too far
Content Multimedia - 6 hours ago
By Ted Hadzi-Antich California’s victimhood stems from the structure of the Clean Air Act, coupled with the hubris of one of the state’s most powerful bureaucracies. In order to encourage the free flow of commerce, the federal EPA sets uniform national emissions standards for motor vehicles.
Labour pledges in 'manifesto leak' per BBC News
The BBC report http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39877439 'Labour's draft general election manifesto has reportedly been leaked, including plans to nationalise the energy industry and abolish tuition fees.' The BBC will be in ecstasy but how would a Labour government pay for these programmes? Perhaps Diane Abbott will explain the detailed financial planning. Perhaps not!
World News Briefs -- May 10, 2017 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters: **Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy* Russia's top diplomat met President Donald Trump on Wednesday and praised the U.S. administration as problem solvers, just as the White House drew criticism over the firing of the FBI director who was leading a probe into Moscow's alleged interference in U.S. politics. The talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were the highest-level public contact between Trump and the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Republican took office on Jan. 20. While not unprecedented, it is a rare privilege... more »
‘Not fraud, just many mistakes that had the same effect’ say electoral investigators
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has finally returned its verdict on the Conservative election fraud scandal. And that verdict is: NOT GUILTY! It wasn’t fraud at all. It was just lots and lots (and lots) of mistakes that coincidentally happened to benefit them in exactly the same way that fraud would have done! Oh, right […]
You Are the True Guardians of the Galaxy: A Graduation Message for a Tyrannical Age
*John W. Whitehead* - Wake up, stand up, and make your activism count for something more than politics. The post You Are the True Guardians of the Galaxy: A Graduation Message for a Tyrannical Age appeared first on Waking Times.
Signs of Consciousness, Sentience and Intelligence in Nature Demand Our Respect
*Sofia Adamson* - We are all products of nature, no matter how much we avoid this truth. The post Signs of Consciousness, Sentience and Intelligence in Nature Demand Our Respect appeared first on Waking Times.
Arming Syrian Kurds, Trump Expands Obama's Policy
[image: arming-syrian-kurds-trump-expands-obama-s-policy] President Donald Trump has approved a Pentagon plan to directly arm the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) — a group of Syrian Kurds with direct ties to an Islamo-Marxist terror group — in the fight against the Islamic State. The decision is sure to add insult to injury in already strained relations between the United States and Turkey.
Dramatic Drop of Illegal Border Crossers Since Trump Took Office
[image: dramatic-drop-of-illegal-border-crossers-since-trump-took-office] During the first three full months of Trump’s administration, 42,000 illegal border crossers were taken into custody, compared to nearly 133,000 apprehensions during the same period a year ago.
THE ONLY NUMBERS THAT MATTER IN THAT NEW TRUMP POLL
*The Washington Post*'s Aaron Blake reports on a poll that looks terrible for Donald Trump: A new poll from Quinnipiac University shows Trump's disapproval rating rising to 58 percent — a new high in Quinnipiac's regular polling and the highest in a high-quality, non-tracking poll since his inauguration. Just 36 percent approved of Trump's job performance.... The Quinnipiac poll also shows the president's favorable rating — more of a personal measure than a job measure — dropping to a new low of 35 percent. The percentage of Americans who strongly approve of him is tied for an all-... more »
The U.S. Navy's Next Generation Flight III DDG-51 Destroyers are About to Get a Powerful New Radar
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Raytheon could easily build a radar with a much larger array for a future cruiser. The United States Navy has awarded Raytheon a $327 million contract modification to start initial low rate production of the AN/SPY-6(V) Air and Missile Defense Radar Program (AMDR). The money covers the first three sets of radars, which are slated for installation onboard the Flight III version of the long-serving Arleigh Burke–class (DDG-51) destroyers. “Progressing to production is the result of a lot of hard work and dedication from our AMDR team of experts across ... more »
David Stockman, "Bravo! The Donald Finally Fired A Swamp Creature"
*"Bravo! The Donald Finally Fired A Swamp Creature"* By David Stockman "Well, the Donald finally got to say it: “You’re fired!” Except he didn’t tell now former FBI Director James Comey directly. Comey evidently learned of his firing over the newswires while on a recruiting drive in Los Angeles. I, for one, shed no tears for the outgoing occupant of the top chair in the Hoover Building. Comey has been a true swamp critter for the last three decades. Comey was a consummate establishment insider who spent his career checking the boxes from the moment he graduated from law school in 1... more »
"Get Over The Idea..."
"Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life." ~ Henry Doherty ○○○
"The Comey Firing"
*"The Comey Firing"* by Scott Adams "What do Bernie Sanders’ hair and CNN have in common today? They are both saying, “Comey” every time you look at them. The news coverage of Comey’s firing has become excellent entertainment. This is the biggest cognitive dissonance cluster bomb we’ve seen since election night. This one has everything. For starters, the topic is too complicated for the public, and even the pundits. That creates a situation in which we’ll all invent our own version of the movie in our heads. Where there is confusion, complexity, and emotion there is usually lots of... more »
So Were The Trump Voters Just Deplorable Racist Pigs... Or Economically Distressed Americans Desperate For Change?
Sean McElwee and Jason McDaniel, writing for *The Nation* this week lean towards the oinkster theory in their data-driven piece, Economic Anxiety Didn't Make People Vote For Trump, Racism Did. Emma Green, writing for *The Atlantic* backs them up, referring to Trump voters' "cultural anxiety." She wrote that "a new study finds that fear of societal change, not economic pressure, motivated votes for the president among non-salaried workers without college degrees." Voters from the white working class gave Trump a 2 to 1 advantage over Clinton. In the wake of Trump’s surprise win, s... more »
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Nick Falvo lists ten things to know about social programs in Canada. And Mike Crawley offers a painful example of Ontario's social safety net and employment law both falling short, as injured workers are forced to go to work even when ill or injured in the absence of paid sick leave. - David Cay Johnston writes that while corporate tax slashing won't do anything to boost the U.S.' economy, it may do plenty to undercut businesses who have planned based on tax rates as they stand. - Make Votes Matter makes the case for UK Labour to ... more »
A Huckabee stands in for Sean Spicer as White House spokesperson and claims that James Comey committed "atrocities." Wait, what?
The White House deputy press secretary just said Comey committed “atrocities.” Atrocities. pic.twitter.com/mVGnavpz49 — Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) May 10, 2017 Courtesy of Newsweek: *Before President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday, he had wanted to do so “since the day he was elected,” Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said during Wednesday’s press briefing. * *Comey’s firing, which the White House blamed on his supposed mishandling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation, dominated Wednesday’s press briefing. Earlier in the day,... more »
What Happened When Sister Betsy Spoke at an HBCU Commencement
Racist billionaire and Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos, thought she would smooth over some of Trump's more outrageous abuses of HBCUs when she went to speak at Bethune-Cookman's commencement. I don't think she will make that mistake again.
Rare albino orangutan imprisoned by villagers is saved thanks to wildlife rescuers
*She was held captive by local residents for two days. Now she is in the safe hands of BOS staff while they continue to monitor her and conduct routine medical tests.* Because of her unique beauty, this sweet orangutan has touched many people worldwide. The Borneo Orangutan Survival (BOS) Foundation, founded in 1991, is an Indonesian non-profit organization dedicated to the conserving the Bornean orangutan and its habitat. BOS works in cooperation with local communities, as well as the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry and international partner organizations to achieve their goals... more »
U.S. Press Shut-Out From Today's Trump-Lavrov Meeting In The White House But Not A Russian Press Photographer
Photos of Trump's meeting with Lavrov and Kislyak just hit the Getty wire and they're all credited to Russian news agency TASS pic.twitter.com/qE9lWB6KuS — Matt Novak (@paleofuture) May 10, 2017 *Business Insider:* *The reason we know about Trump's meeting with a key figure in the Russia probe is because of the Kremlin* President Donald Trump met with a key figure at the center of the probe into Trump's campaign, Russian ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak, and the only official transmission of the moment came from an official Russian government photographer. In a tweet on Wedne... more »
Russian President Putin Responds To James Comey Firing: 'We Had Nothing To Do With It'
*CBS*:* Putin reacts to Comey firing: "We have nothing to do with that"* Russian President Vladimir Putin said the firing of former FBI Director James Comey will have "no effect" on U.S.-Russia relations, reacting for the first time to President Trump's dramatic ouster of the man leading the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign. Putin spoke with CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer shortly before taking to the ice at a hockey game in Sochi. Palmer asked the Russian leader how Comey's firing would impact already frosty relations between the two nations. "There will... more »
Barack Obama receives $3.2 Million to speak at conference about food and climate change (Video)
[image: Barack Obama receives $3.2 Million to speak at conference about food and climate change (Video)] Big payday for former POTUS Obama. The post Barack Obama receives $3.2 Million to speak at conference about food and climate change (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump crushes “Cryin” Chuck Schumer in three tweets over Comey firing
[image: comey-fbi] FBI Director James Comey had to go. The post President Trump crushes “Cryin” Chuck Schumer in three tweets over Comey firing appeared first on The Duran.
Proof the entire Democrat Party are all hypocrites when it comes to James Comey firing (Video)
[image: Proof the entire Democrat Party are all hypocrites when it comes to James Comey firing (Video)] The hypocrisy of the Democrat party is obvious. The post Proof the entire Democrat Party are all hypocrites when it comes to James Comey firing (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
US: Yates Testimony May 8th, Prevezon Ruling-Comey Firing May 9th, Russian Foreign Min in DC May 10th – Final Stages of Russian Coup in Progress?
https://www.state. gov/secretary/remarks/2017/05/270772.htm (Link intentionally broken because this is an “enemy” link; My ancestors didn’t fight the American Revolution to become … Continue reading →
President Trump Meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov And Russian Ambassador To The US Sergey Kislyak At The White House
*Reuters:* *Trump meets Russia foreign minister amid Comey controversy* Russia's top diplomat met President Donald Trump on Wednesday and praised the U.S. administration as problem solvers, just as the White House drew criticism over the firing of the FBI director who was leading a probe into Moscow's alleged interference in U.S. politics. The talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov were the highest-level public contact between Trump and the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin since the Republican took office on Jan. 20. While not unprecedented, it is a rare privilege... more »
Lavrov in Washington: Can America and Russia Work Together?
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Politics, Eurasia* [image: Rex Tillerson and Sergey Lavrov address reporters before their bilateral meeting. Flickr/Department of State] The U.S.-Russia relationship is starved for normalcy. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov picked an inauspicious time to visit Washington. Starting with the increasingly crass and distasteful assertions by American comics that President Donald Trump is beholden to Russian president Vladimir Putin, continuing with hearings on Capitol Hill examining the “Russian hacking” of the 2016 elections and ongoing assertions that m... more »
USS Abraham Lincoln is the Navy's First Carrier Equipped to Carry the F-35C Stealth Fighter
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is back at sea for the first time in more than four years. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS *Abraham Lincoln* (CVN 72) is back at sea for the first time in more than four years. The massive hundred-thousand-ton vessel is undergoing sea trials after completing her refueling complex overhaul (RCOH), which happens once at the twenty-five-year halfway point of a carrier’s fifty-year lifespan. With the completion of its forty-nine-and-a-half-month overhaul, *Lincoln* is the first carrier ... more »
Iran May Be Shielding Missile Program Under The Guise Of Satellite Launches
*Russ Read* *National Security, Iran* Iran's upcoming satellite launches may diguise its missile technology ambitions. Iran’s communications minister recently announced plans to put two satellites into space, but the impending launch may be cover for ballistic missile research. Mahmoud Vaezi announced on Monday that the two supposedly home-made satellites will be launched into orbit in the coming months. The launches may seem innocuous, but such space technology could be used to help advance Iran’s missile technology. “Iran is certainly using its satellite program to shield the... more »
Big Leaf Moon (Mohawk): Native American May’s Full Moon Names and Their Meanings
*According to some Native tribes, the full flower moon means increasing fertility, as temperatures become warm enough for animals to bear young.* With spring in full bloom May's Full Moon is commonly known as the Full Flower or Big Leaf Moon. The Arapaho Indians referred to this Full Moon as "when the ponies shed their shaggy hair" Some Algonquin-speaking nations named it the Corn Planting Moon or Milk Moon (though the milk in this case would likely have been referring to milkweed, not cows, which are not native to the Americas). The Ontario Native Literacy Coalition notes that whi... more »
Was Bill Clinton’s ‘Love Child’ Found Dead?
Unreliable web sites falsely reported that Danney Williams, who has claimed to be President Bill Clinton's illegitimate son, is dead.
Did a KGB Agent Confirm That the Sex Pistols Were Backed by the USSR to Destabilize the West?
A Facebook page for punk fans recirculated an old (and fake) story that the Sex Pistols were a KGB plot to foment dissent in the West.
Texas House to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
[image: undefined] The Texas state House of Representatives is scheduled to consider Thursday HB 81, legislation that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. The legislation, should it become law, will prevent the incarceration of people solely for possessing one ounce or less of usable marijuana. While HB 81 would protect such individuals from a criminal conviction and prison time, police would be able seize their marijuana and issue them a citation that may lead to the imposing of an up to $250 fine. In April, the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee of the state House approved t... more »
Texas House to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
[image: undefined] The Texas state House of Representatives is scheduled to consider Thursday HB 81, legislation that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. The legislation, should it become law, will prevent the incarceration of people solely for possessing one ounce or less of usable marijuana. While HB 81 would protect such individuals from a criminal conviction and prison time, police would be able seize their marijuana and issue them a citation that may lead to the imposing of an up to $250 fine. In April, the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee of the state House approved t... more »
Texas House to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
[image: undefined] The Texas state House of Representatives is scheduled to consider Thursday HB 81, legislation that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. The legislation, should it become law, will prevent the incarceration of people solely for possessing one ounce or less of usable marijuana. While HB 81 would protect such individuals from a criminal conviction and prison time, police would be able seize their marijuana and issue them a citation that may lead to the imposing of an up to $250 fine. In April, the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee of the state House approved t... more »
Texas House to Consider Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
[image: undefined] The Texas state House of Representatives is scheduled to consider Thursday HB 81, legislation that would decriminalize marijuana in the state. The legislation, should it become law, will prevent the incarceration of people solely for possessing one ounce or less of usable marijuana. While HB 81 would protect such individuals from a criminal conviction and prison time, police would be able seize their marijuana and issue them a citation that may lead to the imposing of an up to $250 fine. In April, the Criminal Jurisprudence Committee of the state House approved t... more »
Americana Wood Firecrackers (4th of July Porch Decor with Cricut Explore)
This post is sponsored by Cricut, All opinions are my own The sun is shinning, the air is warm. It is starting to feel like summer might be a real possibility around here. Summer around here means lots of days in the pool, BBQs and of course the Foruth of July. Independence Day is by far my favorite holiday and I love decorating my house with everything Americana. From pillows to center pieces, I add a little red, white and blue everywhere. This year, the decorations are extending to our front porch with these darling 4x4 Wood Firecrackers. They are fairly easy to make with a Cri... more »
Tiny Hands, Big Cox
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari Goldstein) "*Just turn the lights off. Turn the lights off. We’ll take care of this… Can you just turn that light off?*" -Sean Spicer, from the bushes of the White House *T*oday, I'm thinking of the late Archibald Cox. Many of us are, whether or not we appreciate or are conscious of the historical context. Cox became such an indelible part of American history when Nixon fired him. Of course, Nixon had to get through a few people at the DOJ to do that, including the Attorney General When his Attorney General Elliot Richardson ref... more »
Tories to bring back fox hunting, workhouses, and Jimmy Savile
Fox hunting is about as popular in Britain as war films in which Americans take credit for things they didn’t do. Less popular than that, in fact. So about as popular as a non-factual submarine epic in which all the characters are played by the Crazy Frog. And yet, despite that, Theresa May is planning to […]
Theresa May is planning to betray over 80% of the British public
For weeks Theresa May has been avoiding controversial topics, focussing almost obsessively on the need to carry out ‘the will of the people’ via Brexit. But now she has rather casually announced her support for fox hunting. Responding to a question, she said: As it happens, personally, I’ve always been in favour of fox hunting […]
The astonishing response from Theresa May to the Tory election fraud verdict [VIDEO]
Theresa May has responded to the verdict on alleged Tory election fraud. And her comment was extraordinary. Because it wasn’t exactly the whole truth. Fast and loose On 10 May, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided it would not prosecute any Conservative MPs implicated in the alleged ‘Tory election fraud’ scandal. Although one case is […]
One of Corbyn’s top team members shows why Labour may be heading for power, live on Sky News [VIDEO]
One of Jeremy Corbyn’s top team members, Sarah Champion, showed why Labour may be heading for power on Sky News. The Shadow Secretary for Women and Equalities cut through the propaganda, showing the common-sense logic behind Labour’s proposals for fair taxation of multinational corporations: When you look at a business, they are using the infrastructure, […]
George W. Bush slaps down Matt Lauer...
*"you don't matter anymore"* From the Monday, February 27 Today show on NBC: MATT LAUER: But there’s enormous division right now. And although President Trump has said he hopes to unify the country, have you, in the first month, seen him do or say anything that, in your opinion, would be an attempt to heal the wounds of the election? FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH: Well, first of all, there’s only been one month in office. And so it’s a – you know, he’s got four years. Secondly, I think you have to take the man for his word that he wants to unify the country and we’ll see whether... more »
WikiLeaks’ Assange Offers Comey a Job: ‘Mr. Comey Knows Where Many Bodies are Buried’
[image: wikileaks]Julian Assange and WikiLeaks offered fired FBI Director James Comey a job — seriously noting how big of a source he could become.
VIDEO: Al-Qaeda Leader Praises White Helmets As “Hidden Soldiers Of The Revolution”
[image: White Helmets]The West's favorite 'humanitarian' group, the White Helmets, has just been praised by the head of an al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group.
Long Walk 5 at Haskell Indian Nations University 'No domestic violence, drug abuse'
. . Long Walk 5 at Haskell Indian Nations University 'No domestic violence, drug abuse' Thank you Carl Bad Bear Sampson, Western Shoshone long walker and photojournalist, for sharing photos from Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas, with Censored News. Long Walkers are walking across America, sharing awareness of the need to halt domestic violence and drug
The Republican health care bill would hurt Alaska more than any other state. Of course it would.
Courtesy of ADN: *Rep. Don Young voted for a one-size-fits-all health care bill last week that would harm Alaska more than any other state. * *The bill contains much smaller tax credits than the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare, and makes no geographic allowance for high-cost states like Alaska. * *The increase in Alaska would be $12,599 for average out-of-pocket health care costs in the individual health care market, an analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said. * *"Alaska policymakers would likely see waiving protections for people with pre-existing co... more »
“What Is Perhaps the Most Powerful Word in the English Language?”
*“What Is Perhaps the Most Powerful Word in the English Language?”* by Michael S. Broder, Ph.D. “I'll spare you the tease. That word is "no"! The ability to be assertive and say "no" is a communication skill we all learn at a very young age. If you're a parent, you know better than anyone that once this word enters a child's vocabulary it's used very often. However, as an adult, "no" is often much more difficult to say. As life gets busier and obligations increase, the ability to say "no" is increasingly important. If you can learn to assert yourself, it can be the difference betwe... more »
"It's Those Hours..."
"Nobody looks good in their darkest hour. But it's those hours that make us what we are. We stand strong, or we cower. We emerge victorious, tempered by our trials, or fractured by a permanent damning fault line." - Karen Marie Moning
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Another Realm”
Kevin Kern, “Another Realm” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oSOMLWvHuI
“The Day Lulu Died”; "Until We Meet Again"; "The Rainbow Bridge"
*“The Day Lulu Died”* by Christopher Nyerges “I was startled awake by the loud crackling of thunder at 2:30 a.m. I could see the bright flashes of light outside. The storm was overhead. I went outside into the darkness, and the sky would light up with the bright flash, and the thunder shook the house. It began to rain. Mid-August and it’s raining. To me, Lulu was saying goodbye, leaving us as she moved along in the spirit world. Lulu died at 5 p.m., August 14. I saw her about five minutes after she died in Dolores’ arms. Lulu, a purebred pitbull, was Dolores’ dog who lived with us... more »
"How It Really Is"
"How Higher Education Became an Obscenely Profitable Racket That Enriches the Few at the Expense of the Many (Student Debt-Serfs)"
Russia's Foreign Minister Responds To Question About FBI Director Comey's Firing: 'Was He Fired? You Are Kidding'
*CNN*:* Lavrov on Comey: Was he fired? You're kidding* (CNN)When Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived at the State Department Wednesday, his most notable question wasn't about foreign affairs -- it was about recently fired FBI Director James Comey. Russia's top diplomat met with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and they were expected to discuss Ukraine, Syria and bilateral issues, according to the State Department. But the first question for Lavrov was about Comey, who until Tuesday was overseeing an investigation into the relationship between Russia and President Donal... more »
Putin makes CBS News look stupid, then goes to play some hockey (Video)
[image: Putin makes CBS News look stupid, then goes to play some hockey (Video)] Putin to CBS: "President Trump is acting in according with his competence." The post Putin makes CBS News look stupid, then goes to play some hockey (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov makes US press look stupid with this simple reply (Video)
[image: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov makes US press look stupid with this simple reply (Video)] America's Russia meltdown continues. The post Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov makes US press look stupid with this simple reply (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Russian foreign minister TROLLS fake news media’s Andrea Mitchell like a BOSS (VIDEO)
[image: Smiling-Lavrov] Sergei Lavrov mocked NBC's Andrea Mitchell after she rudely interrupted with a question about FBI director Comey's firing The post Russian foreign minister TROLLS fake news media’s Andrea Mitchell like a BOSS (VIDEO) appeared first on The Duran.
Sergey Lavrov praises ‘business like’ attitude of Trump administration after meeting
[image: Sergey Lavrov praises ‘business like’ attitude of Trump administration after meeting] Lavrov said that the 'idology' which defined the Obama administration is over. The post Sergey Lavrov praises ‘business like’ attitude of Trump administration after meeting appeared first on The Duran.
Comey Fired...Now Fire The FBI!
While everyone is talking about President Trump firing James Comey, Director of the FBI, what we should be talking about is whether we should even have an FBI. Look at the track record of this organization -- putting Americans in jail for opposing war, spying on Americans for being in peace groups, incinerating Americans at Waco, manufacturing terrorist plots and taking credit for thwarting them, and so on -- and ask whether the FBI has been a benefit to our liberty and safety or not. Forget about Comey -- it's the whole system that needs to be fired!
Please Sign & Support Our Petition: Let’s Scrap Expensive EU Renewable Energy Targets–GWPF
By Paul Homewood The GWPF has launched an online petition to scrap EU Renewables Targets: Dear friends and supporters The Global Warming Policy Forum today has launched an online petition, calling on the next government to scrap the EU Renewable Energy Directive and halt the rising energy policy costs for households and […]
What Do Leftists Celebrate?
[image: what-do-leftists-celebrate] For those who see Karl Marx as their hero, there are a few historical tidbits they might find interesting.
Pro-life Agenda Boosted With Charmaine Yoest in HHS
[image: pro-life-agenda-boosted-with-charmaine-yoest-s-appointment-to-hhs] Trump remains consistent in naming pro-life people to his administration — eliciting howls from abortion advocates who now are on the outside looking in.
Despite author’s protest, journal removes paper on emergency department prices
A journal has temporarily removed a paper showing the dramatic differences in the cost of providing emergency care that caught national attention (and some criticism from emergency care providers), despite the first author’s claims that the results are valid. The paper, published online in February by the Annals of Emergency Medicine, showed that it can cost […] The post Despite author’s protest, journal removes paper on emergency department prices appeared first on Retraction Watch.
Yes, Cities are Part of the Property Tax Problem
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By James Quintero
Can the New York Times read the New York Times?
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2017Who in the world are these people:* Just like that, yesterday turned into a very big "news day." There's a downside to such occasions. All too often, they keep us from the day's "noteworthy facts"—more specifically, from such "noteworthy facts" as this: "The ongoing restoration of the Roman Colosseum has been financed by a roughly $30 million donation from Tod’s, the Italian shoemaker." Now *that's* a noteworthy fact! It's right there today on the New York Times' reimagined page A3, along with noteworthy facts like these: "The company that owned Southern ... more »
The Guardian’s latest hatchet job on Corbyn would make a Daily Mail column look left-wing [OPINION]
On Tuesday 9 May, The Guardian published an astonishing yet predictable editorial regarding its opinion of the two main party leaders. And it was unequivocal in its conclusion: Theresa May, good; Jeremy Corbyn, bad. But the supposedly ‘left-wing’ paper failed to spot the steaming irony in its analysis. Because it, in part, is to blame for the […]
The Tory Party Chair’s chilling threat to anyone who still wants to discuss the election expenses scandal
Conservative Party Chairman Patrick McLoughlin has threatened anyone who thinks Tory election expenses are still worth discussing. He called for people “on the internet” to stop talking about it: People should be aware that making false claims about a candidate’s personal character and conduct is an electoral offence, as well as being defamatory. ‘Wasting time’ […]
Kurdish-Led Syrian Forces Backed by the U.S.-Led Coalition Have Liberated Tabqa And The Tabqa Dam From ISIS
A Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighter looks through the scope of his weapon in Tal Samin village, north of Raqqa city, Syria November 19, 2016. REUTERS/Rodi Said *Sputnik*: *Kurdish-Led Syrian Rebels Backed by US Fully Free Tabqa, its Dam From Daesh* Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) backed by the US-led coalition have fully liberated the Syrian city of Tabqa and the Tabqa Dam from Daesh terrorists. The Tabqa Dam is the largest in Syria. The city is located some 40 km west of Raqqa. The US-led coalition aviation and US special forces assisted the Syrian rebels in the ... more »
Did Matthew McConaughey ‘Come Out of the Closet’?
A misleading headline reporting that the actor had "come out" had nothing to do with his sexuality.
Did Fox News Report That James Comey Resigned?
Fox News erroneously reported that the former FBI director had resigned, but corrected the record when they received accurate information.
TRUMP ISN'T A MASTER OF DISTRACTION, AND IT DOESN'T MATTER
Politico's Jack Shafer thinks we'll get a big Trump distraction soon: The usual Trump Twitter bullshit, which he resorted to Wednesday morning, won’t be enough to stay the criticisms and calls for an independent counsel. As Daily Beacon Editor Matthew Continetti tweeted, you don’t make the Russia story go away by banishing its top investigator.... Trump knows he has to do something more dramatic to drive Comey off Page One, like pick a verdant valley or desert oasis in Syria to bomb. Maybe he’ll announce a trial separation of his marriage and then reveal a new love interest. Or he’l... more »
'TRUMP INVADES SYRIA'; KISSINGER ADVISING TRUMP.
*Donald Trump Holds Meeting with Henry Kissinger on Syria.* On 10 May 2017, Henry Kissinger and Donald Trump met to discuss Syria. *'US and UK forces on the border with Syria'* "The United States, the United Kingdom, and Jordan are mobilizing their troops along the border between Syria and Jordan." Massive US Troop Movement Reported Along Syria-Jordan Border. Trump is going to topple Assad, save ISIS and help create a Greater Israel? Donald Trump 'plotting US Syria invasion to oust Assad'. Trump has been at war with Assad for some time. . Henry Kissinger helped to organise the d... more »
IS vernichtend in Tabqa geschlagen – SDK erobert Stadt und Umgebung vollständig (Karte)
Damaskus, Syrien (9:15 P.M.) – Am 50. Tag der Tabqa Offensive nahmen die Syrischen Demokratischen Kräfte(SDK) die Stadt Tabqa zusammen mit ihrem strategisch wichtigen Damm vollständig ein. Jetzt liegt der Fokus auf der Offensive, gegen die selbst ernannte Hauptstadt der IS-Terrormiliz Raqqa, deren letzte Phase in Vorbereitung ist. Im Laufe des heutigen Tages hat die […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ABD, Nusra Cephesi liderinin başına 10 milyon dolar ödül koydu
ABD yönetimi, El Kaide baÄŸlantılı Tahrir el Åžam(eski adıyla Nusra Cephesi) lideri Ebu Muhammed el-Colani’nin başına 10 milyon dolar ödül konulduÄŸunu açıkladı. ABD DışiÅŸleri Bakanlığı’ndan yapılan açıklamada; terör örgütü El-Nusra Cephesi lideri Muhammed el-Colani’nin tespit edilmesine ya da yerinin belirlenmesine yol açan bilgiler için 10 milyon dolara kadar ödül sunacakları bildirildi 2012 yılında terör örgütü […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
ISIS suffers devastating defeat as Kurdish troops liberate entire Tabqa region – Map update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – On day 50 of the Tabqa offensive, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) finally managed to defeat ISIS at the bank of the Euphrates River. Effectively, Kurdish forces are now able to regroup for the all-important push on the provincial capital. On Wednesday, units of the SDF and Manbij Military Council […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US offers $10 million reward for information on Syrian al-Qaeda leader
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (6: 40 P.M.) – The United States has offered a $10 million reward for information that might lead to the location of the head of al-Nusra Front leader; the Syrian offshoot of al-Qaeda organization. “The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Russia’s Putin honors four officers who fought ISIS in Palmyra
Four officers from the Russian Special Operation Forces were awarded medals by the Russian President Vladimir Putin for showing extraordinary courage fighting the Islamic State in Syria’s Palmyra. The honored officers were part of a unit comprised of 16 highly-trained soldiers, which were tasked sensitive surveillance mission and responsible for gathering accurate information about the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
US Coalition airstrike kills women, children in northern Raqqa: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:15 P.M.) – A U.S. Coalition airstrike on the town of Al-Salihiyah in northern Al-Raqqa resulted in the death of 11 civilians, most of them women and children. Video footage released by Al-Amaq Agency shows the devastating aftermath of the U.S. Coalition’s airstrike on the town of Al-Salihiyah yesterday: The U.S. Coalition has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
Syrian Army blitzes last two east Aleppo villages southwest of strategic airbase
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:05 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their large-scale offensive in the eastern countryside of Aleppo today, striking the Islamic State (ISIL) forces at a number of villages in the Deir Hafer Plain. Led by their elite Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began the day by liberating the town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز
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